Neuroglobin Is a Member of the Globin Family Found in Neurons.It

question 16

Multiple Choice

Neuroglobin is a member of the globin family found in neurons.It is a monomeric protein that helps protect the brain from hypoxia (low O₂) .Identify the correct statement(s) about neuroglobin below.
a-It binds O₂ with a hyperbolic binding curve.
b-It binds O₂ with a sigmoidal binding curve.
c-It binds O₂ with higher affinity than hemoglobin.
d-It binds O₂ with lower affinity than hemoglobin.

• A)a and c
• B)a and d
• C)b and c
• D)b and d
• E)None of the above

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